Stafford to Bournemouth by train

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Overview: trains from Stafford to Bournemouth

Find the key information for travelling by train from Stafford to Bournemouth, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:25 View journey
Last train 19:27 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 44m View journey
Distance (km) 232
Trains / day 39 View all
Cheapest journey £29.10 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 59m
Train operators 1

Taking the train from Stafford to Bournemouth

So you’re considering going from Stafford to Bournemouth by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train cost from Stafford to Bournemouth

Ready to book tickets from Stafford to Bournemouth? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Stafford and Bournemouth typically run £29.10.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit £29.

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to £29.

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 5 months in advance.

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Stafford to Bournemouth departure timetable

On this route, 39 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Stafford at 06:25 and the last leaving at 19:27 during the week.

For weekend travel to Bournemouth, the earliest departure is at 06:26 and the last one is at 19:25. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 3 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Stafford to Bournemouth?

This journey covers a total of 232 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 3 hours and 44 minutes.

When do tickets between Stafford and Bournemouth go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Stafford and Bournemouth 5 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Bournemouth

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bournemouth.

FAQs about the train journey from Stafford to Bournemouth

Want to know more about your journey from Stafford to Bournemouth? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Stafford and Bournemouth spans 232 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.